SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Yesterday was the deadline for the comment period on the draft version of the federal cannabis reform bill, the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA), and cannabis advocacy groups did not disappoint—with an avalanche of commentary rolling in before the time was up. View original article.

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

OCTOBER 25, 2023

… the Washington DC-based marijuana advocacy group. Johnson … against the Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion … staunch Christian, has opposed marijuana legalization on. Read More

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 12, 2021

Women have taken huge risks, sacrificing their livelihood to bring marijuana to people who desperately need it. In the 1940s, women like Billie Holiday began to openly use and talk about marijuana, a dangerous (and inevitably deadly) thing to do as a woman of color. Read the entire article at Benzinga. View original article.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 24, 2021

Florida Moms to Launch Women-led Marijuana Education and Advocacy Initiative Aimed at Building Support for Legalization, Regulation. THURSDAY: Florida … Read More.

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Advocacy group U.S. Cannabis Council will now accept donations for its marijuana-legalization efforts in nearly 140 Curaleaf Holdings Inc. Curaleaf kicks off donation campaign to support U.S. Cannabis Council’s activities to sway election results. dispensaries.

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NORML

MAY 11, 2020

“NORML’s mission is to move public opinion sufficiently to legalize the responsible use of marijuana by adults, and to serve as an advocate for consumers to assure they have access to high quality marijuana that is safe, convenient and affordable.” Thank you for your continued advocacy and support.

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NORML

JANUARY 31, 2020

Advocacy groups including Kentucky’s chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (KY NORML), Kentuckians for Medical Marijuana (KY4MM) and Kentucky Cannabis Freedom Coalition (KCFC) organized advocacy day activities in Frankfort.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 6, 2022

The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws is pleased to announce the addition of Morgan Fox to its national staff. Before that, he spent nearly a decade at the Marijuana Policy Project (MPP). Here’s the NORML press release. Mr. Fox will work out of NORML’s Washington, DC headquarters.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 25, 2021

The National Hispanic Cannabis Council has announced its emergence The organization launched Thursday. According to their news release, the Denver-based… Read More.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

On Thursday, hundreds of Texans joined us at the Texas State Capitol to discuss marijuana policy with legislators! The import of these drastic changes over the years are not lost and I am so thankful for all of the work that Texans have done to destigmatize marijuana. Brush up on our advocacy training.

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NORML

OCTOBER 2, 2020

This long slow trudge to overcome the misinformation and exaggerated fears about marijuana smoking, and to convert citizens from prohibitionists to legalizers, did not happen on its own.

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 10, 2023

As the landscape of medical marijuana continues to evolve across the United States, a glaring issue has emerged: significant disparities in its availability from state to state. Disparities in Medical Marijuana Access by State The journey to obtain medical marijuana should ideally be consistent and equitable across the nation.

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Cannabis Life Network

OCTOBER 30, 2019

. (“Supreme Cannabis” or the “Company”) (TSX: FIRE) (OTCQX: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1) announced that, effective today, it has parted ways with its Chief Advocacy Officer, John Fowler. The Company wishes to thank Mr. Fowler for his years of dedication and strong contribution to Supreme Cannabis and his […].

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NORML

DECEMBER 28, 2022

As a patient and consumer focused advocacy organization, NORML prioritizes efforts in favor of state-level legislation that seeks to achieve the following goals. We are also keeping an eye on the following states for 2023 advancement.

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

MARCH 16, 2023

After many years of tireless advocacy work to legalize medical marijuana in Kentucky, Eric Crawford of Maysville. FRANKFORT, Ky. Read More

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 16, 2024

Overview of the Medical Marijuana Industry The medical marijuana industry has experienced significant growth and evolution in recent years, fueled by shifting attitudes, changing regulations, and expanding legalization efforts across various jurisdictions.

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

JULY 27, 2023

Spokane’s cannabis industry is getting a new level of accreditation this year. Gonzaga university last week partnered with cannabis education. Read More

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MMJ Recs

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

In recent years, the landscape of medical marijuana laws has evolved, presenting new opportunities and challenges for patients, healthcare providers, and industry stakeholders. This statewide initiative regulates the licensing of dispensaries, ensuring that patients have safe and legal access to medical marijuana products.

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Medical marijuana, once a controversial and stigmatized topic, has undergone a remarkable transformation in the eyes of the American public. Changing Public Opinion on Medical Marijuana in the United States In recent decades, the public’s stance on medical marijuana has shifted from skepticism to acceptance.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

House and Senate lawmakers have passed legislation decriminalizing minor marijuana possession offenses. Senate Bill 2 , which passed the Senate by a vote of 27 to 13, reduces penalties for the possession of up to one ounce of marijuana to a $50 fine.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Marijuana Moment reports. A Kentucky lawmaker announced on Monday that she is pre-filing bills to legalize possession, limited sales and home cultivation of marijuana in the state for the 2022 session, with endorsements from several leading advocacy groups. Full story. . FULL-TEXT BILLS. kentucky-cannabis-bills.

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NORML

JULY 10, 2019

The hearing, entitled “Marijuana Laws in America: Racial Justice and the Need for Reform,” debated the merits of various alternative policy options – including abolishing cannabis’ longstanding Schedule I criminal status under federal law. Keep on fighting and I believe we can get this done.” Ted Lieu (D-CA).

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LifeCannMD

JULY 28, 2023

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has recently signed a groundbreaking bill that brings convenience and flexibility to the state’s medical marijuana patients. The bill, known as HB-387 or “Medical Use of Marijuana,” allows the state’s 828,000 patients to use telehealth services for their doctor visits.

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NORML

OCTOBER 15, 2019

NORML Canada launches official Post-Legalization platform to focus advocacy efforts on reforming Canada’s legal Cannabis system. The five key “pillars” established by NORML Canada are designed to help focus organizational resources to support our ongoing government and public outreach. 1) Increased Access.

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Cannabis Life Network

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

With seven branches in British Columbia, they’ve won two awards from the Canadian Marketing Association for cannabis advocacy. The post Canada’s Cannabis Credit Union appeared first on Cannabis | Weed | Marijuana | News.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 6, 2024

As you navigate this landscape, gain insights into how medical marijuana impacts healthcare practices, perceptions, and societal norms. Throughout this exploration, you’ll find practical information to help you understand the changing landscape of medical marijuana and its potential benefits for you and your community.

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Leafwell

MARCH 8, 2021

The legal cannabis green rush is presenting economic opportunities for entrepreneurs, investors, production workers, marketing and PR specialists, salespeople, lawyers, customer service experts, journalists and many other hardworking, persistent careerists to carve out a living, and in some cases seed a fortune.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Other Advocacy Efforts Beyond the NAACP and UFCW, other organizations are also rallying for advancements in cannabis policy. The post NAACP Advocates for Marijuana Legalization and Cannabis Industry Workers’ Rights in Renewed Push for Reform appeared first on Cannabis Central.

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NORML

AUGUST 4, 2020

Some opponents of marijuana policy reform have manipulated the Speaker’s comments to imply that she was opining that cannabis therapy has been proven specifically to be successful for the treatment of COVID-19. The post McConnell Misleads on Marijuana appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

MAY 28, 2021

The Act repeals the long-standing federal prohibition of marijuana -- thereby ending the existing state/federal conflict in cannabis policies and providing state governments with greater authority to regulate marijuana-related activities.

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

For the second time in US history legislation to repeal the failed, unscientific, and racist policy of federal marijuana prohibition has passed the powerful House Judiciary Committee. . The post Bill to Repeal Marijuana Prohibition Passes Critical House Committee appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

JANUARY 28, 2020

Preliminary data*, released on request from the Pennsylvania State Police Uniform Crime Reporting System, reveals that overall arrests for marijuana possession showed a decline in 2019. Now, there is a clear downward trend in arresting marijuana consumers.” “Marijuana prohibition will end in Pennsylvania.

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Veriheal

APRIL 10, 2024

This festival includes both amazing music and a Policy Summit featuring “the voices of activists and advocacy partners, cannabis experts, community leaders, lawmakers, and veterans’ groups.” They wanted to highlight both cannabis culture and the nonprofits paving the way for all of the incredible work being done.

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

AUGUST 13, 2023

var mantis = mantis || []; mantis.push(['display', 'load', { property: '5bbb53a2bcafb20075d8dc64' }]); The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) has taken a significant step in its advocacy for…

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NORML

OCTOBER 12, 2021

The post House Veterans Affairs Committee To Consider Marijuana Research Bill appeared first on NORML. The House Veterans Affairs Committee (HVAC) will conduct a legislative hearing on Wednesday, October 13th, which will include consideration of the bipartisan VA Cannabis Research Act of 2021, HR 2916.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

For the first time ever, a congressional committee has approved a piece of legislation to end marijuana prohibition in the United States. In 2018 alone, over 663,000 Americans were arrested for marijuana-related crimes, a three-year high. “This is a truly historic moment in our nation’s political history.

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NORML

APRIL 9, 2020

NORML and its national network of advocacy chapters released a memo to state lawmakers, regulators, prosecutors, and other interested parties providing guidance on how they can take emergency actions to better promote public health and welfare during the COVID-19 pandemic. NORML’s Voting Guide to Legalize Marijuana in Your State.

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